Chapter 26 of 72 in Hà Nội: Renowned Historic Buddhist Temples · pages 276–285
Khai Nguyên Temple
Cổ Liêu Temple
Chùa Khai Nguyên
Khai Nguyên Temple, once nearly a ruin, was revived from 2003 under Ven. Thích Đạo Thịnh and is now known for its 72-meter Amitabha Buddha statue.
Key facts
- Address
- Tây Ninh Hamlet, Đoài Phương Commune (approximate location) · Show on the map
- Founded
- Per village elders, first half of the 16th century (according to tradition)
- Heritage status
- The book gives no ranking information
- Book pages
- 276–285
Highlights
- 72 m Amitabha statue on a lotus base over 1,200 m²
- The great statue contains 13 floors
- Cổ Liêu stele dated 1758 in the Cảnh Hưng era
Milestones
- 1758 Stele raised recording two communes' restoration of the temple
- 1815 Lưu truyền vạn đại stele erected in the Gia Long era
- 1869 The Cổ Liêu temple bell is cast
- 1964 Most temple land is used for planting and the temple has no abbot
- 2003 Ven. Thích Đạo Thịnh becomes abbot and renames it Khai Nguyên
- 2015 Construction starts on the 72 m Amitabha statue
From the book
Khai Nguyên Temple, formerly known as Cổ Liêu Temple, is located in Tây Ninh Hamlet, Đoài Phương Commune, Hà Nội. The name Cổ Liêu means “an ancient temple on a raised mound.” Because of its remote location, far from the center, it is also commonly known as Cheo Temple.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Khai Nguyên Temple?
Khai Nguyên Temple is located at Tây Ninh Hamlet, Đoài Phương Commune, Hà Nội, Vietnam.
When was Khai Nguyên Temple founded?
Per village elders, first half of the 16th century (according to tradition)
Is Khai Nguyên Temple a ranked heritage site?
The book does not state a heritage ranking for this temple.
What is the formal name of Khai Nguyên Temple?
Its formal (literary) name is Cổ Liêu Temple.